Publication Editor

Muse Group's Hal Leonard is seeking a Publication Editor to join the Pop & Classical team. The role involves leading product development, managing key partnerships, and editing music publications for print and digital use. This position directly impacts market performance and the creative success of the P&C catalogue.

• Review and edit music publications for print or digital use with accuracy
• Write and revise technical content for instructional books and digital content
• Liaise with internal departments and external contributors to coordinate book production and publication
• Assist in laying out written material for publication
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Incorporate animation, graphs, illustrations, or photographs to enhance user understanding
• Edit, standardize, or modify material prepared by other writers
• Manage select product lines to ensure publications communicate complex technical information clearly
• Determine user needs and study product samples with designers and developers
• Analyze developments in musical publication to identify revision needs
• Collect user feedback to update and improve content
• Review published materials and recommend technical revisions or changes
• Standardize content across platforms and media
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions

• Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education required
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred
• Strong music theory background and music transcription skills
• Broad knowledge across all music styles with proficient sight-reading ability
• Clear prose writing ability and excellent written/verbal communication
• Outstanding piano/keyboard skills required; proficiency on additional instruments preferred
• Familiarity with Hal Leonard products
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
• Highly organized self-starter

Reports to the VP of Editorial and Production. Global role working across international markets and teams with hands-on involvement in Pop and Classical music projects.